Curriculum

Below are possible courses students in the Post Baccalaureate Studies for the Health
Professions (PBS) will take. Career Changers will likely begin with introductory or intermediate courses. Record Enhancers will likely begin with intermediate or advanced courses.

Since students can start the PBS any quarter at Shoreline Community College, an advisor
will assist the students to create an individualized academic plan. Advisors will
consider the length of the quarter as well as the annual schedule of class offerings.

Fall, winter and spring quarters each have 10 weeks of instruction. Summer quarter
has only 8 weeks of instruction. To find start dates for each quarter, view the college calendar.

The Annual Schedule of Classes provides an overview of when courses may be offered during the academic year to assist
students with planning. Some some courses are taught multiple quarters per year and some only once a year.

Rigorous Coursework

Shoreline Community College's science courses are small in size and are taught by
excellent instructors who teach both the lecture and lab components. In fact, our
science courses are recognized as equivalent to university courses. The University of Washington Equivalency Guide shows that Shoreline courses are fully transferable at both the introductory and
upper division course levels. For example, CHEM 255 Biochemistry I transfers as the
equivalent to BIOC 405 at the University of Washington Seattle.

Introductory courses (first year or two years)

Mathematics

Algebra and Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics. Most students will need to start by
reviewing mathematics. Course descriptions are on the Math Dept web page.

Chemistry

Most students start with an intro to chemistry followed by a three-quarter sequence
in General Inorganic Chemistry. More details on the Chemistry Dept web page.

CHEM& 121, Intro to Chemistry Basic chemistry to supplement/replace high school chemistry for non-science majors.
Introduces simplified atomic/molecular theory & the quantitative/qualitative relationships
in the chemistry of solutions, gases, liquids, solids & their reactions. Mandatory
2-hour lab is taken concurrently.

BIOL& 212, Animal BiologyA survey of animals involving a study of the identification structure and function.
Evolution, embryology, and ecology of the kingdom is included. The emphasis is on
the phylogenetic relationships among animals and the ecological relationships within
the kingdom.

BIOL& 213, Plant Biology Survey of major taxonomic groups Fungi, Protista and Plantae. Study of morphology,
physiology and reproductive patterns and evolutionary relationships. Origins of life,
development of ecosystems, succession and features of the major terrestrial biomes.

BIOL& 241, 242, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II Anatomy and Physiology investigates human structure and function respectively. This
two semester series is an introduction to the A&P of tissues, skeletal system, muscles,
nerves, CNS, blood, cardiovascular system, digestive system, renal system, and reproductive
systems. Labs include both anatomical and physiological exercises.

Biology

BIOL& 260, Microbiology Survey of microorganisms with focus on healthcare applications. Structure, classification,
metabolism and genetics of bacteria and viruses are main themes, with emphasis on
disease processes, microbial control, and immunology. Laboratory techniques include
isolation and identification of bacteria.

Distribution

Multicultural

Psychology

Sociology

Advanced Courses

Biochemistry

Dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine also require a two-quarter sequence
in Biochemistry

BIOL 277, Immunology with Laboratory (equivalent to U of Washington Seattle IMMU/MICROM 441 course*) In addition to the
lecture component, this course focuses on the concepts and laboratory procedures necessary
to understand the cellular, molecular and genetic basis of the immune system. Emphasis
will be placed on antigen and antibody structure and function, antibody production,
cellular based immunity, and the major histocompatibility complex. (spring quarter
only